Scott Cooper, 1970
Writers · January 1, 1970
Scott Cooper
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Scott Cooper is 56 years old, born January 1, 1970 in United States · Capricorn.
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About
Scott Cooper crafts intimate character studies about broken men and moral collapse. Born in 1970 in the US, the filmmaker and former actor directed Crazy Heart (2009), Out of the Furnace (2013), Black Mass (2015), Hostiles (2017), Antlers (2021), and The Pale Blue Eye (2022). A Capricorn, Cooper balances actor-turned-director precision with screenwriter discipline.
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Biography
Scott Cooper is an American filmmaker and former actor born April 20, 1970. He pivoted from acting to directing, building a reputation for morally complex dramas anchored by strong ensemble casts. Crazy Heart (2009) marked his feature breakthrough; he followed with Out of the Furnace (2013) and Black Mass (2015), which deepened his exploration of masculine desperation and institutional corruption. Hostiles (2017) and Antlers (2021) expanded his range into revisionist Westerns and folk-horror territory, while The Pale Blue Eye (2022) applied his character-focus to a literary mystery. He also directed Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025), a documentary about the musician. As a screenwriter and former performer, Cooper understands dialogue and on-camera dynamics from both sides—a rare dual literacy that informs his directorial voice. A Capricorn, his pragmatic, architectural approach to narrative structure mirrors his zodiac discipline. Life-path 1 suggests a pioneer's instinct to forge original thematic territory rather than chase genre templates.
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Trivia
- Cooper holds dual credits as screenwriter and director on most of his projects, blending craft disciplines.
- His filmography spans Westerns, crime dramas, supernatural horror, and documentary—all anchored by character psychology rather than plot machinery.
- Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025) marks his first major documentary feature.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and self-reliant. Scott Cooper tend to step into pioneer roles early and prefer setting direction over following it.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Scott Cooper?
- Scott Cooper is 56 years old (born January 1, 1970).
- When is Scott Cooper's birthday?
- Scott Cooper was born on January 1, 1970.
- What is Scott Cooper's zodiac sign?
- Scott Cooper is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1970.
- What is Scott Cooper's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Scott Cooper was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Scott Cooper from?
- Scott Cooper is from United States.
- What does Scott Cooper do?
- Scott Cooper is a writer.
- Is Scott Cooper still alive?
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